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Sunday, December 27, 2015

The Sunday Scoop is based on the popular 3-2-1 graphic organizers so many of us use with our students. Tell us three things you HAVE to do, two things you HOPE to do, and one thing you're HAPPY to do. If this is your first time linking up, check out all the details on our Sunday Scoop page, then link up below!

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

My 3rd grade students make me laugh. They make me cheer. I frequently groan. Occasionally they make me wish for Tylenol. And, once in a while, they make me cry. That's what happened when I gave my kiddos the chance to write down their Christmas wishes. I had to share. As you read their wishes, please remember that each child that I teach has a parent serving in the military- this changes their world perspective. Joseph: I would like to have world peace. So then our soldiers don't have to die.Ryan: My Christmas wish is for all the people like in California that been killed. I also wish for the guys that dies in the crash (helicopter crash). I wish for the homeless people to be safe. And all people that are at war. I wish for God's people to listen- you may hear God talking to you. I wish we (can) stay safe. God will save us!Olivia: My Christmas wish is that my mom and dad stop fighting. I also wish that everybody in the world a good Christmas and I wish that everybody has a happy year.Aaliyah: I wish for my family not running all over the place. Dylan: I want world peace.Aiden: I wish for Christmas that I can talk different languages, and have better looking hair and peace.Alezair: I wish for my family to spend time with each other and have fun with each other and be happy.Lucille: My wish is for people to believe in Jesus and animals to be in the wild. I want for kids with autism to get better.Ariana: I will like for people that don't have homes to have homes and food.Jeremiah: I want this for Christmas, Jesus to come back from heaven. I want wars to stop so people won't have to risk their lives.Piper O: I want for homeless people to have homes on Christmas. I want for all of the people to have homes. So I want for those people to have more money or more food or a good home so they can be warm. I want those people to be like me with a home and more clothes and food.Piper S: My Christmas wish is for my dad to stay home.Lucas: I want my dad to stay with me for Christmas.Jared: Please give me cheese balls.Prenalynn: I wish for the world to have a better future. I wished for that because robberies happen.What is your Christmas wish?

Sunday, December 13, 2015

The Sunday Scoop is based on the popular 3-2-1 graphic organizers so many of us use with our students. Tell us three things you HAVE to do, two things you HOPE to do, and one thing you're HAPPY to do. If this is your first time linking up, check out all the details on our Sunday Scoop page, then link up below!

Here's the Scoop on my day...

This weekend (and Monday and Tuesday) I am at the TIES Technology Conference in Minneapolis. I am presenting a session tomorrow! I really need to get my presentation finished... oops! Last minute decisions have changed the content of my presentation. I have two different tech sessions to attend today. I am super excited for both of them.

My sister Carrie {Carrie Renae Design} lives in Minneapolis so we are going to get together to do some shopping and have dinner. I also hope to find some time to finish up my magnet unit... I have seriously been working on this unit for a few months! It will feel really good to finish it up.

4 days of technology in education.... I think YES!

What do you have going on today or this week? Grab the templates and link up below!

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Technology Thursday is a weekly linky dedicated to all things technology related. Check out our Tech Thursday page for details on how to link up! Today I am going to share my 5 go-to apps for practicing multiplication facts.

Monster Math

My first app is Monster Math. The whole game is built around a story of a monster trying to get his friend back. Students are walked through various stages to find the monster's friend. Teachers can edit the number ranges, operation and so much more!

Times Tables Quiz

Up next is Times Tables Quiz. This is your basic multiplication drill app. I love that the numbers are easy to see, the score changes in the upper right corner (the more quickly they go the higher their points) and the app itself is easy for students to maneuver.

Times Tables Game

My next go-to app is Times Tables Game. This app has a fun"ninja" style and my students love it! Teachers have the ability to set the range of numbers for the multiplication problems. There is also a timer, so if students are taking too long- it times them out and their turn is over.

Math Monsters Bingo

The next app is definitely a student FAVORITE. it is called Math Monsters Bingo. Students are given a multiplication problem at the top of their screen and they click the product at the bottom. A little monster marker shows up! Their goal is to get 5 in a row. For each product, there are numerous places a student could pick so they need to not only know the product, but be strategic in choosing one that will help them get to 5 in a row.

Multiplication Flash Cards Match

The last app is called Multiplication Flash Cards Match. Students play a memory style match game with the flashcards! One flashcard will show the number sentence and the other shows the product. The levels keep changing as students progress through the game. As they make a match the flashcards "explode" into little bits of confetti! So much fun!!

I hope that these five apps will be helpful in your classroom! I know that my students always need a bit of practice with their math facts. Using new apps helps to keep their interest up and each app offers a different challenge! Do you have any go-to math apps for multiplication?

Link up below with your own Website or App recommendations, Tech Tips, Tutorials, or anything else tech-related! We can't wait to learn from you!

Saturday, December 5, 2015

The Sunday Scoop is based on the popular 3-2-1 graphic organizers so many of us use with our students. Tell us three things you HAVE to do, two things you HOPE to do, and one thing you're HAPPY to do. If this is your first time linking up, check out all the details on our Sunday Scoop page, then link up below!

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

The Favorite Things Linky is a great way to share your 3 favorite anythings! Grab the template and button and link up below! If this is your first time linking up, check out our Favorite Things page for more details!

This month the Favorite Things Template has a fun Holiday theme! Make sure you download the new template to use when you link up!

With the fun new template, you can link up any of your favorite... holiday anythings! It could be holiday recipes, crafts, activities you do with your students, books, songs, movies, etc. Have fun with it!! Here are a few of my favorite fun holiday read alouds!

How Santa Got His Job is a fun read aloud and you can do a cute writing project with it! Sneezy the Snowman is just hilarious and my students always are laughing pretty hard by the end of it. Last but not least, A Chick 'n' Pug Christmas is my all-time favorite. I am partial to pugs (considering I have two of them) but the story teaches a wonderful lesson on giving to others and friendships. So sweet!

Grab the template up above and link up below! Can't wait to see some of your favorite Holiday Anythings!